"Thoughtless" by S.C. Stephens follows the story of Kiera, who moves to Seattle with her boyfriend Denny and ends up living with Denny's friend, the rock star Kellan Kyle. The plot revolves around a love triangle between Kiera, Denny, and Kellan, showcasing themes of love, obsession, indecisiveness, and betrayal. The writing style is described as evoking strong emotions, particularly frustration and empathy towards the characters, with intense and steamy scenes that keep readers engaged throughout the story.

Characters:

Characters exhibit varying degrees of emotional complexity, with Kiera often criticized for her decisions, while Denny represents the ideal partner, and Kellan the brooding romantic interest.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is emotionally engaging but criticized for being repetitive and occasionally cheesy, which detracts from the overall narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Kiera, who faces turmoil as she juggles feelings for her boyfriend Denny and his rockstar friend Kellan, leading to infidelity and emotional conflict.

Setting:

The urban setting of Seattle serves as a backdrop for the characters' relationships and evolving dynamics.

Pacing:

The pacing is uneven, with a slow start that builds tension, but eventually feels prolonged and repetitive to some readers.

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Notes:

The book features a love triangle involving a young woman named Kiera, her devoted boyfriend Denny, and a charming rock star named Kellan.

Kiera moves with Denny to Seattle, where they live with Kellan, which sets the stage for the turmoil that follows.

The book delves into themes of infidelity, emotional turmoil, and the complexity of relationships.

Kiera struggles with her feelings towards both men, which leads to her cheating on Denny with Kellan.

Critics pointed out that Kiera often displays emotional immaturity, leading to indecisive and hurtful choices.

The book has sparked significant discussion regarding its portrayal of cheating and its consequences, making it polarizing among readers.

Kellan is depicted as a stereotypical 'bad boy' character, while Denny represents the 'nice guy' trope.

The writing style has been described as engaging, with a focus on emotional intensity, though some readers noted redundancy in Kiera's behavior, like excessive blushing.

'Thoughtless' is part of a series, reflecting on the themes of growth and choices made by its characters throughout the story.

The series is noted for its dramatic plot twists and character development, which keeps readers emotionally invested throughout.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Thoughtless include themes of infidelity, emotional manipulation, domestic violence, and a vaguely rapey scene.

Has Romance?

There is a high level of romance throughout Thoughtless, characterized by intense emotional connections and passionate interactions.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author S.C. Stephens comes a powerful and emotional contemporary romance featuring a young woman in a new city who finds herself torn between her handsome, reliable boyfriend and a sexy local rock star.

For almost two years now, Kiera's boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she's ever wanted: loving, tender, and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together-Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university-everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart. Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source-a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he's purely a friend she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes…and none of them will ever be the same.

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S.C. Stephens is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the romantic trilogy Thoughtless, Effortless, and Reckless.

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